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Karate: unlock the free flow of Ki

Believe it or not, traditional karate (such as Goju Karate Australia) has a lot in common with acupuncture. Each places great importance on the breath, focus/intent and flow of Qi (or Ki or vital force). They are considered both an art form and a science, being constantly questioned, refined and developed by the practitioner and their peers and mentors.

Even the acupuncture points and meridians are used in karate. The acupoints and channels influence the flow of qi in the body, depending on how they are stimulated determines the result of their use. In acupuncture, the acupoints are carefully selected and manipulated for their healing influence, in karate they become strike points or reflect body positioning and movement.

I find that practising karate improves my acupuncture through experience with energy flow (e.g. posture and breathing) and that knowledge of acupuncture points and channels benefits my karate. That’s why I love immersing myself in both!

Practitioners of Kung Fu, Qi Gong, Tai Chi, Aikido and other traditional martial arts all experiment with utilising this flow of Qi or Ki in their training but also in other aspects of their lives.

How do you unlock your Qi, Ki or Life Force?

To book an appointment at the clinic or further information on Chinese Medicine contact Dr Sarah George (Acupuncture). Sarah is a practitioner of acupuncture (AHPRA registered), massage therapy and natural health.

This year I have tried Tai Chi for the first time (after wanting to give it a go for years). It has been easy to learn the sequence and is low impact but has been a real workout. I went for fitness of mind and body and can really feel the difference in my body as a result of what I think is energy moving around my body that was stale or stuck. I have lost weight, but also found an activity all for myself that is a bit like meditation. When I am in class I am in the moment, not thinking about work, family, bills etc so I find it really restored me mentally too!